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Meeting Agenda
1. Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum; Call Meeting To Order
2. Opening Ceremonies
3. Open Meeting
4. Recognitions
4.A. Fine Arts Recognition
(Ricardo Rios)
4.A.1. Del Rio High School Choir Performance
4.B. Recognition of Campus "Teacher of the Month" for September 2018
(Aidee Garcia)
4.C. International Good Neighbor Council - Recognition of Fiesta de Amistad Art Contest Winner
(Dora G Alcala and Maria G. Ramirez, Ed.D.)
5. Citizens to Be Heard
Citizens wishing to address the Board will be heard at this time.
6. Public Hearings - There are no items for this meeting.
7. Board Members' Report - There are no items for this meeting.
8. Reports
8.A. Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary - Campus Plan of Action
(Cheryl Pond and Aida Gomez)
8.B. Textbook Update
(Aida Gomez)
8.C. Attendance and Discipline Report - 1st Six Weeks
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
8.D. Facilities and Construction Update
(Leslie Hayenga)
9. Consent Agenda
9.A. Minutes from the Meetings
Recommended Action: Approval
9.A.1. September 17, 2018 - Regular School Board Meeting
9.A.2. September 24, 2018 - Curriculum Workshop/Special Called School Board Meeting
9.B. Financial Statements
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.B.1. Consideration to approve Amendment for all Funds as of September 30, 2018. Monthly Financial status reports for all funds as of September 30, 2018 are included for information purposes only.
9.C. Awarding of Bid/RFP/RFQ Items - There are items for this meeting
9.D. Tax Refunds - There are no items for this meeting
9.E. Donations
(Yvonne Rodriguez)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.E.1. Amistad Bank - $50.00 - Blended Academy
9.E.2. The Spot & Pro Shop - $275.00 - Buena Vista Elementary
9.E.3. Texas Department of Public Safety - $600.00 - Operation Graduation (DRHS)
9.E.4. Gatti's Pizza - $391.35 - Del Rio High School Athletic Trainers
9.E.5. Tres Aguilas Management, LLP - Whataburger - $571.20 - Del Rio High School Cheerleaders
9.E.6. Christi Barrera - $200.00 - Del Rio High School Metal Trades
9.E.7. The Spot & Pro Shop - $400.00 - Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary School
9.E.8. The Spot & Pro Shop - $157.00 - Garfield Elementary School
9.E.9. The Spot & Pro Shop - $350.00 - North Heights Elementary School
9.E.10. Box Tops for Education - $553.00 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
9.E.11. The Spot & Pro Shop - $360.00 - San Felipe Memorial Middle School Robotics
9.E.12. Amistad Snacks - 2 - $5.00 Whataburger gift cards valued at $10.00; 2 - $5.00 Chick-Fil-A gift cards valued at $10.00; 2 - $5.00 Starbucks gift cards valued at $10.00; total value $30.00 - Blended Academy 
9.E.13. Border Federal Credit Union - 1 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker valued at $60.00 - Blended Academy
9.E.14. Raspa King - 70 - $2.00 gift vouchers for a total value of $140.00 - Blended Academy
9.E.15. Bianca Rocha - 10 - $15.00 gift cards for a total value of $150.00 - Buena Vista Elementary STUCO
9.E.16. HEB Curbside - Pens, pencils, notebooks, folders and binders for a total estimated value of $150.00 - Del Rio Middle School
9.E.17. City Church of Del Rio - 112 bags of groceries for a total estimated value of $560.00 - Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary
9.E.18. Suzanne Villarreal-Lozano - 9 Mary Kay Facial Soaps for a total estimated value of $245.00 - Early College High School
9.E.19. Anonymous - Composition books, glue and play dough for a total estimated value of $200.00 - Garfield Elementary
9.E.20. The First United Methodist Church - 20 bags of groceries for a total estimated value of $200.00 - Garfield Elementary
9.E.21. GMS Tires - 2 bicycles and 2 helmets for a total estimated value of $130.00 - Irene C. Cardwell Elementary
9.E.22. Mely's Kukis - 1 gift card in the value of $30.00 - Irene C. Cardwell Elementary
9.E.23. Libana Milender - PA speaker system, popsicles and candy in the total estimated value of $125.00 - Laughlin Elementary STEM Magnet School 
9.E.24. Libana Milender - Popsicles and candy in the total estimated value of $14.00 - Laughlin Elementary STEM Magnet School
9.F. Purchase Order over $25,000.00
9.F.1. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with VAR Technology Finance in the amount not to exceed $197,801.32 (Funding Source – General Fund Technology) for content keeper internet filtering appliance.
(Les Hayenga)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.G. Contracts over $5,000.00
9.G.1. Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Texas Association of School Board (TASB) HR Services in the amount of $8,120.00 (Funding Source: General Fund Human Resources) for an Employee Survey.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.H. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Revisions
(Sandra Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.H.1. Consideration to approve the Second Reading of Localized Policy affecting policy FFAC (LOCAL) Wellness and Health Services - Medical Treatment; and FDB (LOCAL) Admissions - Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments.
9.I. Quarterly Investment Report - There are no items for this meeting.
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10. Administration
10.A. Consideration to approve update to the Order and Notice of Election for the tax ratification election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
10.B. Consideration to approve the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument and Performance Goals for 2018-2019 School Year.
(Raymond P. Meza)
Recommended Action: Approval
10.C. Consideration of a proposal to direct Administration to begin the renaming process of the Laughlin STEM Elementary Magnet School.
(Raymond P. Meza)
Recommended Action: Approval
10.D. Consideration to approve First Reading of Localized Policy Update DNA (LOCAL) - Performance Appraisal - Evaluation of Teachers.
(Sandra Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
11. Curriculum and Instruction
11.A. Consideration to approve Franklin Media to pick up out of adoption textbooks and recycle and/or dispose of them at no cost to the District.
(Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
11.B. Consideration to approve Agreement with Southwest Texas Junior College Workforce Training and Development Division for the continuation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and EKG/Phlebotomy course programs.
(Rogelio Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
12. Technology and Operations
12.A. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 and amend Contract over $5,000.00 with Kissling Architects, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $181,495.00 (Funding Source:  Committed Funds) for renovations at Del Rio High School 200 & 400 Wing.
(Leslie Hayenga)
Recommended Action: Approval
13. Business and Finance 
13.A. Consideration to approve First Reading of policy CDA (LOCAL) and review the Guide for Standard Operation Procedures and Internal Controls.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
14. Human Resources
14.A. Consideration to approve the submission of the 2018-2019 Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver Exception to TEA.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
14.B. Consideration to approve Employee Job Descriptions and Evaluation Forms.
        • Specialist, Student Support
        • Coordinator, Student Services
        • Safety Monitor
        • Secretary, District Police
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
14.C. Consideration to approve the conversion of excess budgeted position for a Principal Secretary position at Del Rio Middle School.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval 
14.D. Consideration to approve the conversion of excess budgeted position for a Student Support Specialist position at Early College High School.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
14.E. Consideration to approve updates to the 2018-2019 District Compensation Plans.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
15. Student Services 
16. Closed Session
If, during the course of any duly posted meeting, the Board of Trustees determines that a closed or executive session is required regarding an item posted on the Agenda, that session will be held on any or all subjects and purposes permitted by Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.084, 551.087 of the Government Code (the Texas Open Meetings Act).  If a final vote is required on any matter considered in the closed or executive session, it shall be taken either upon the reconvening of the public session covered by this notice or at a subsequent, duly posted, public meeting as the Board shall determine.
16.A. Pursuant to 551.074:  Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints Against Personnel and 551.071: Private Consultation with the Board's Attorney
16.A.1. Discussion of Personnel Report to include the following:
    • New Hires
    • District Vacancies: Retirements/Resignations/Reassignments
16.A.2. Discussion of Salary Adjustments to include the following:
    • Service Credit
    • Salary Matrix Adjustment
16.B. Pursuant to 551.076: Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits
16.B.1. Safety and Security Audit
17. Reconvene to Open Session
Take Action on Closed Session Items:
17.A. Consideration to approve the Personnel Report to include the following:
        •New Hires
        •District Vacancies:  Retirements/Resignations
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action:  Approval
17.B. Consideration to approve Salary Adjustments to include, but not limited to the following, as discussed in closed session.
 Service Credit
 Salary Matrix Adjustment
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
18. Superintendent's Report  
18.A. November Board of Trustee Meeting will be held on November 12, 2018.
19. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 15, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum; Call Meeting To Order
Subject:
Opening Ceremonies
Subject:
Open Meeting
Subject:
Recognitions
Subject:
Fine Arts Recognition
(Ricardo Rios)
Subject:
Del Rio High School Choir Performance
Subject:
Recognition of Campus "Teacher of the Month" for September 2018
(Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
International Good Neighbor Council - Recognition of Fiesta de Amistad Art Contest Winner
(Dora G Alcala and Maria G. Ramirez, Ed.D.)
Subject:
Citizens to Be Heard
Citizens wishing to address the Board will be heard at this time.
Subject:
Public Hearings - There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Board Members' Report - There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Reports
Subject:
Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary - Campus Plan of Action
(Cheryl Pond and Aida Gomez)
Subject:
Textbook Update
(Aida Gomez)
Subject:
Attendance and Discipline Report - 1st Six Weeks
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Subject:
Facilities and Construction Update
(Leslie Hayenga)
Subject:
Consent Agenda
Subject:
Minutes from the Meetings
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
September 17, 2018 - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
September 24, 2018 - Curriculum Workshop/Special Called School Board Meeting
Subject:
Financial Statements
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Amendment for all Funds as of September 30, 2018. Monthly Financial status reports for all funds as of September 30, 2018 are included for information purposes only.
Subject:
Awarding of Bid/RFP/RFQ Items - There are items for this meeting
Subject:
Tax Refunds - There are no items for this meeting
Subject:
Donations
(Yvonne Rodriguez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Amistad Bank - $50.00 - Blended Academy
Subject:
The Spot & Pro Shop - $275.00 - Buena Vista Elementary
Subject:
Texas Department of Public Safety - $600.00 - Operation Graduation (DRHS)
Subject:
Gatti's Pizza - $391.35 - Del Rio High School Athletic Trainers
Subject:
Tres Aguilas Management, LLP - Whataburger - $571.20 - Del Rio High School Cheerleaders
Subject:
Christi Barrera - $200.00 - Del Rio High School Metal Trades
Subject:
The Spot & Pro Shop - $400.00 - Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary School
Subject:
The Spot & Pro Shop - $157.00 - Garfield Elementary School
Subject:
The Spot & Pro Shop - $350.00 - North Heights Elementary School
Subject:
Box Tops for Education - $553.00 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
Subject:
The Spot & Pro Shop - $360.00 - San Felipe Memorial Middle School Robotics
Subject:
Amistad Snacks - 2 - $5.00 Whataburger gift cards valued at $10.00; 2 - $5.00 Chick-Fil-A gift cards valued at $10.00; 2 - $5.00 Starbucks gift cards valued at $10.00; total value $30.00 - Blended Academy 
Subject:
Border Federal Credit Union - 1 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker valued at $60.00 - Blended Academy
Subject:
Raspa King - 70 - $2.00 gift vouchers for a total value of $140.00 - Blended Academy
Subject:
Bianca Rocha - 10 - $15.00 gift cards for a total value of $150.00 - Buena Vista Elementary STUCO
Subject:
HEB Curbside - Pens, pencils, notebooks, folders and binders for a total estimated value of $150.00 - Del Rio Middle School
Subject:
City Church of Del Rio - 112 bags of groceries for a total estimated value of $560.00 - Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary
Subject:
Suzanne Villarreal-Lozano - 9 Mary Kay Facial Soaps for a total estimated value of $245.00 - Early College High School
Subject:
Anonymous - Composition books, glue and play dough for a total estimated value of $200.00 - Garfield Elementary
Subject:
The First United Methodist Church - 20 bags of groceries for a total estimated value of $200.00 - Garfield Elementary
Subject:
GMS Tires - 2 bicycles and 2 helmets for a total estimated value of $130.00 - Irene C. Cardwell Elementary
Subject:
Mely's Kukis - 1 gift card in the value of $30.00 - Irene C. Cardwell Elementary
Subject:
Libana Milender - PA speaker system, popsicles and candy in the total estimated value of $125.00 - Laughlin Elementary STEM Magnet School 
Subject:
Libana Milender - Popsicles and candy in the total estimated value of $14.00 - Laughlin Elementary STEM Magnet School
Subject:
Purchase Order over $25,000.00
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with VAR Technology Finance in the amount not to exceed $197,801.32 (Funding Source – General Fund Technology) for content keeper internet filtering appliance.
(Les Hayenga)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Contracts over $5,000.00
Subject:
Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Texas Association of School Board (TASB) HR Services in the amount of $8,120.00 (Funding Source: General Fund Human Resources) for an Employee Survey.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Revisions
(Sandra Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Second Reading of Localized Policy affecting policy FFAC (LOCAL) Wellness and Health Services - Medical Treatment; and FDB (LOCAL) Admissions - Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments.
Subject:
Quarterly Investment Report - There are no items for this meeting.
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Subject:
Administration
Subject:
Consideration to approve update to the Order and Notice of Election for the tax ratification election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument and Performance Goals for 2018-2019 School Year.
(Raymond P. Meza)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration of a proposal to direct Administration to begin the renaming process of the Laughlin STEM Elementary Magnet School.
(Raymond P. Meza)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve First Reading of Localized Policy Update DNA (LOCAL) - Performance Appraisal - Evaluation of Teachers.
(Sandra Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Curriculum and Instruction
Subject:
Consideration to approve Franklin Media to pick up out of adoption textbooks and recycle and/or dispose of them at no cost to the District.
(Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Agreement with Southwest Texas Junior College Workforce Training and Development Division for the continuation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and EKG/Phlebotomy course programs.
(Rogelio Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Technology and Operations
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 and amend Contract over $5,000.00 with Kissling Architects, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $181,495.00 (Funding Source:  Committed Funds) for renovations at Del Rio High School 200 & 400 Wing.
(Leslie Hayenga)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Business and Finance 
Subject:
Consideration to approve First Reading of policy CDA (LOCAL) and review the Guide for Standard Operation Procedures and Internal Controls.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Human Resources
Subject:
Consideration to approve the submission of the 2018-2019 Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver Exception to TEA.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Employee Job Descriptions and Evaluation Forms.
        • Specialist, Student Support
        • Coordinator, Student Services
        • Safety Monitor
        • Secretary, District Police
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the conversion of excess budgeted position for a Principal Secretary position at Del Rio Middle School.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval 
Subject:
Consideration to approve the conversion of excess budgeted position for a Student Support Specialist position at Early College High School.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve updates to the 2018-2019 District Compensation Plans.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Student Services 
Subject:
Closed Session
If, during the course of any duly posted meeting, the Board of Trustees determines that a closed or executive session is required regarding an item posted on the Agenda, that session will be held on any or all subjects and purposes permitted by Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.084, 551.087 of the Government Code (the Texas Open Meetings Act).  If a final vote is required on any matter considered in the closed or executive session, it shall be taken either upon the reconvening of the public session covered by this notice or at a subsequent, duly posted, public meeting as the Board shall determine.
Subject:
Pursuant to 551.074:  Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints Against Personnel and 551.071: Private Consultation with the Board's Attorney
Subject:
Discussion of Personnel Report to include the following:
    • New Hires
    • District Vacancies: Retirements/Resignations/Reassignments
Subject:
Discussion of Salary Adjustments to include the following:
    • Service Credit
    • Salary Matrix Adjustment
Subject:
Pursuant to 551.076: Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits
Subject:
Safety and Security Audit
Subject:
Reconvene to Open Session
Take Action on Closed Session Items:
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report to include the following:
        •New Hires
        •District Vacancies:  Retirements/Resignations
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action:  Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Salary Adjustments to include, but not limited to the following, as discussed in closed session.
 Service Credit
 Salary Matrix Adjustment
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Superintendent's Report  
Subject:
November Board of Trustee Meeting will be held on November 12, 2018.
Subject:
Adjournment

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